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2012 YOUR COMPLIMENTARY COPY<br />
AN UNFORGETTABLE<br />
<strong>RAMADAN</strong><br />
IN İSTANBUL<br />
www.ramadan<strong>in</strong>istanbul.org
Ramadan: A Time of<br />
Love and Shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
As Ramadan—one of the holiest times of the year <strong>in</strong><br />
Islam—approaches, the excitement of reunit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with a dearly missed friend appears <strong>in</strong> Muslims’<br />
hearts. Conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Laylat al-Qadr, the eve of which is more<br />
precious than a thousand months, Ramadan is a time when<br />
we desire the same th<strong>in</strong>gs we want for ourselves for other<br />
people, too.<br />
The month of Ramadan, which believers pray earnestly for<br />
eleven months to see, has a very special significance to our<br />
lives, and <strong>İstanbul</strong>—a city that is itself special—presents<br />
various beautiful offer<strong>in</strong>gs suit<strong>in</strong>g the significance and<br />
spirituality of this month.<br />
The month of Ramadan br<strong>in</strong>gs people who live <strong>in</strong> separate<br />
lands but believe <strong>in</strong> common values closer together. And<br />
as <strong>Turkish</strong> Airl<strong>in</strong>es, we are br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>İstanbul</strong> closer to our<br />
guests from afar who wish to experience the abundance and<br />
peace of the month of Ramadan <strong>in</strong> this beautiful city.<br />
We have prepared very special opportunities for you to<br />
meet and experience the rich traditions, <strong>in</strong>credible natural<br />
environment, and culture of <strong>İstanbul</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan.<br />
For specially discounted tickets and opportunities that allow<br />
you to shop freely with free-of-charge extra luggage, we<br />
suggest you visit our website at www.turkishairl<strong>in</strong>es.com.<br />
To express the spirit of Ramadan <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g words<br />
is impossible. We therefore <strong>in</strong>vite you to spend this holy<br />
month <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>, which regards this holy month with love,<br />
respect, and ceaseless excitement, and wish for Ramadan to<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g peace and camaraderie to all of humanity.<br />
www.ramadan<strong>in</strong>istanbul.org
<strong>RAMADAN</strong> IN İSTANBUL<br />
İSTANBUL IN THE<br />
HOLY MONTH OF <strong>RAMADAN</strong>
When the crescent herald<strong>in</strong>g the arrival of the<br />
month of Ramadan appears over the horizon<br />
of <strong>İstanbul</strong>, the entire city is ready to welcome<br />
this sacred month awaited with long<strong>in</strong>g and love. For<br />
559 years, <strong>İstanbul</strong> has experienced the tradition of<br />
the high esteem and spiritual exuberance present both<br />
daytime and nighttime dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan.<br />
The legendarily splendid mosques of <strong>İstanbul</strong> complete<br />
their preparations for Ramadan. The lum<strong>in</strong>ous messages<br />
spelled out on the signs hung between m<strong>in</strong>arets, a<br />
centuries-old tradition <strong>in</strong> Turkey of the auspicious<br />
month of Ramadan, say “Welcome to our city,<br />
Ramadan,” and, “Know the value of this month.”<br />
The warm aroma of the special Ramadan pita bread<br />
wafts above d<strong>in</strong>ner tables near the time to break the fast<br />
as people wait to hear the sound of the call to prayer that<br />
will soon arise from thousands of mosques. Whether<br />
you break your fast at street eateries or restaurants<br />
acclaimed for their special Ramadan menus, the<br />
common feel<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>in</strong> the spiritual peace of Ramadan.<br />
As the Koranic chants of world-famous Koran scholars<br />
fill the hearts of believers, visitors flock to book fairs,<br />
exhibitions, and fruitful shopp<strong>in</strong>g sessions until the start<br />
of the fast.<br />
In every way, <strong>İstanbul</strong> is the place for love, shar<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
peace of m<strong>in</strong>d dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan.<br />
And it is for these reasons that spend<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> is a peerless experience.
MUST-DOS<br />
EXPERIENCING<br />
<strong>RAMADAN</strong> IN İSTANBUL<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> welcomes Ramadan—the sultan of the eleven months—with the values it has been keep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
alive for so long <strong>in</strong> history. Tolerance, camaraderie, and gracious hospitality are among the foremost<br />
qualities of Ramadan <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>. The waves of spiritual peace created with the fast grow with meals<br />
to break the fast and the special events be<strong>in</strong>g held this month. Dur<strong>in</strong>g this time, <strong>İstanbul</strong> presents<br />
a massive world to be discovered with its colorful world of shopp<strong>in</strong>g and its historic and cultural<br />
treasures. With the Bosphorus, with its legendary and wondrous beauty; the Pr<strong>in</strong>ces’ Islands, with<br />
their emerald-green hills, horse carriages, and tranquil atmosphere; its palaces, which reflect the<br />
splendor of the past; its monumental mosques; colorful bazaars; and modern shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers,<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> is a center of attraction that generously offers everyth<strong>in</strong>g expected of it. Here, we open the<br />
door of the rich world of this city as the peace of Ramadan reigns <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>…
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Sultanahmet Mosque<br />
is also known as the<br />
Blue Mosque due<br />
to the blue color of<br />
its tiles and glass<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dows.<br />
Located <strong>in</strong><br />
Sultanahmet<br />
Square, which has<br />
the quality of an<br />
outdoor museum, the<br />
Museum of <strong>Turkish</strong><br />
And Islamic Arts<br />
hosts a selection of<br />
artwork from the<br />
Islamic civilizations.<br />
Another ravish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
location on the<br />
Historic Pen<strong>in</strong>sula<br />
is Topkapı Palace.<br />
With<strong>in</strong> this<br />
magnificent palace<br />
complex you will f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
traces of a worldly<br />
realm as well as<br />
valuables of figures<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Islamic culture<br />
start<strong>in</strong>g with the<br />
prophet Muhammad<br />
(PBUH). If you’d like to<br />
taste the wonders of<br />
the Ottoman cuis<strong>in</strong>e,<br />
the restaurants <strong>in</strong>side<br />
the palace are ready<br />
to serve you.<br />
With its legendary<br />
dome, founta<strong>in</strong>,<br />
and beauty, the<br />
Hagia Sophia is an<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> monument<br />
that conta<strong>in</strong>s works<br />
both Byzant<strong>in</strong>e and<br />
Ottoman.
MUST-DOS: CULTURE<br />
The Hagia Sophia Mosque<br />
and the Blue Mosque are<br />
monumental build<strong>in</strong>gs that<br />
have witnessed time for<br />
centuries <strong>in</strong> Sultanahmet<br />
Square. The Historic<br />
Pen<strong>in</strong>sula’s other treasures<br />
are the Grand Bazaar and<br />
Beyazıt Square.<br />
THE CROWN SEAT OF EMPIRES:<br />
THE HISTORIC<br />
PENINSULA<br />
With its unique ambiance<br />
and <strong>in</strong>credibly <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
shops, the Grand Bazaar<br />
attracts visitors all the time.<br />
The Grand Bazaar is the<br />
most important center of<br />
jewelry <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>. With<br />
dozens of streets and large<br />
avenues, the Grand Bazaar<br />
is the most important hub<br />
of shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>.<br />
The time-defy<strong>in</strong>g, splendid traces of Roman,<br />
Byzant<strong>in</strong>e, and Ottoman history beh<strong>in</strong>d the<br />
city walls are <strong>İstanbul</strong>’s cultural treasures. Go<br />
and explore the Historic Pen<strong>in</strong>sula to trace and<br />
discover the millennia-long history of <strong>İstanbul</strong>.<br />
Among the places you can visit <strong>in</strong> Em<strong>in</strong>önü<br />
are the vic<strong>in</strong>ity of Yenicami, the Spice Bazaar,<br />
Rüstempaşa Mosque, and Tahtakale Bazaar.
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opportunities<br />
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While walk<strong>in</strong>g from Em<strong>in</strong>önü<br />
to Sirkeci, you can stop by the<br />
traditional candy shops to buy<br />
<strong>Turkish</strong> delight.<br />
You may take the tram or opt for<br />
the open-top red double-decker<br />
to get around <strong>in</strong> the city. You<br />
may choose to wander on foot<br />
as well.<br />
Places to visit along the Golden<br />
Horn <strong>in</strong>clude Süleymaniye Mosque,<br />
Pierre Loti Hill <strong>in</strong> Eyüp, and<br />
Feshane.<br />
PROF. KHALED AL-MUTLAQ<br />
CULTURAL ATTACHÉ OF THE<br />
SAUDI ARABIAN EMBASSY<br />
Ramadan, which Turks call “the sultan of months,”<br />
has been celebrated cheerfully every year <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong>. With the illum<strong>in</strong>ation of the whole city<br />
and mosques, <strong>İstanbul</strong> becomes enveloped <strong>in</strong> a<br />
completely different atmosphere. I STRONGLY<br />
SUGGEST A VISIT TO THE BOOK AND<br />
CULTURE FAIR IN BEYAZIT SQUARE, WHERE<br />
THE SALE AND PROMOTION OF MANY<br />
BOOKS IN ARABIC IS TAKING PLACE. Besides<br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar for<br />
traditional sweets, clothes, and souvenirs, one can<br />
choose from numerous big shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers that<br />
present shopp<strong>in</strong>g opportunities at an affordable<br />
price to their domestic and foreign customers with<br />
their Ramadan campaigns.
MUST-DOS: TRAVEL<br />
FROM THE BOSPHORUS TO THE<br />
PRINCES’ ISLANDS<br />
For exclusive<br />
Ramadan prices<br />
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Located at the <strong>in</strong>tersection of Europe and Asia, the Bosphorus conceals dozens of<br />
natural and historical treasures with<strong>in</strong> its unique scenery. On the natural wonders<br />
that are the Pr<strong>in</strong>ces’ Islands, you can enjoy the cool seaborne breezes as you<br />
refresh <strong>in</strong> the shade of emerald-green trees.
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The Pr<strong>in</strong>ces’ Islands are <strong>İstanbul</strong>’s most favorable places for vacation and trips.<br />
You can easily reach the islands all day long by ferry and rapid ferry from Kabataş.<br />
With no car traffic, you will f<strong>in</strong>d yourself <strong>in</strong> a nostalgic place with horse-drawn<br />
carriages, exceptional meals. and a historical architectural sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Bebek’s seaside cafes and ice cream parlors are among the best places on the<br />
Bosphorus shorel<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
A Bosphorus boat ride is ideal for enjoy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>İstanbul</strong>’s scenery. You can take a<br />
Bosphorus trip with boats from Em<strong>in</strong>önü, Kabataş, Beşiktaş, and Ortaköy until<br />
late hours.<br />
Ortaköy is one of the most popular locations of the Bosphorus shorel<strong>in</strong>e. With its<br />
restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops, Ortaköy keeps busy until the meal before<br />
dawn.<br />
You can reach the restaurants and cafes at the Maiden’s Tower via boats from<br />
Üsküdar and Kabataş.<br />
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FAYZA EL KHAZEN TRAD<br />
PUBLISHER, LEBANON<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> is one of the most important<br />
junctions <strong>in</strong> the world for the<br />
Abrahamic religions. EVERYONE<br />
OF EVERY BELIEF CAN BE<br />
SURE TO FIND SOMETHING<br />
HERE THAT BELONGS TO HIM<br />
OR HER. In this fabulous city, which<br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs together thousands of years of<br />
human heritage, one can f<strong>in</strong>d many<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs with regard to art and culture.<br />
This enchant<strong>in</strong>g city is ready to greet<br />
you with new surprises on your<br />
every visit.
MUST-DOS: PALACES<br />
GROVES,PARKS,<br />
SUMMER MANSIONS,<br />
PALACES<br />
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Beşiktaş’s Dolmabahçe Palace makes quite an<br />
impression with its dash<strong>in</strong>g architecture, vast gardens,<br />
and rich collection. Built dur<strong>in</strong>g the reign of the Ottoman<br />
Sultan Abdul Mejid I, the palace is open to visit every<br />
day except Monday and Thursday. The Palace Collection<br />
Museum with<strong>in</strong> Dolmabahçe Palace is worth a visit.<br />
Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side is another popular<br />
palace that is open to visitation.<br />
Many mansions <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong> offer a plethora of special<br />
Ramadan options for break<strong>in</strong>g the fast.<br />
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The mansions of Malta and Şale <strong>in</strong> Yıldız Park <strong>in</strong> Beşiktaş<br />
welcome visitors amid lush greenery.<br />
Ihlamur Summer Mansion near Beşiktaş presents history<br />
and nature together <strong>in</strong> a neat package.<br />
Hidiv Summer Mansion near Kanlica is a historical location<br />
on the hills of Beykoz. Located <strong>in</strong> a grove, these facilities<br />
present options for break<strong>in</strong>g the fast, too.<br />
Emirgan Grove is one of the hidden treasures of the<br />
Bosphorus.<br />
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AVENUES OF<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> is a city known<br />
for its avenues. İstiklal<br />
Avenue, which stretches<br />
from Taksim Square to<br />
Tünel, is the beat<strong>in</strong>g heart of<br />
the city, active 24/7. There<br />
are many restaurants that<br />
serve traditional Ottoman<br />
dishes with<strong>in</strong> reach of İstiklal<br />
Avenue.<br />
The neighborhood of<br />
Nişantaşı is <strong>İstanbul</strong>’s<br />
fashion center. On Rumeli,<br />
Maçka, Valikonağı, and<br />
Abdi İpekçi avenues, you<br />
can f<strong>in</strong>d a selection of world<br />
brands <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Armani,<br />
Prada, Louis Vuitton, and<br />
Hermès.<br />
Bağdat Avenue is the center<br />
of attraction of Istanbul’s<br />
Asian side. Its spacious<br />
sidewalks are l<strong>in</strong>ed with chic<br />
restaurants, cafes, and<br />
high-end stores.<br />
İSTANBUL<br />
İstiklal<br />
Avenue<br />
Bağdat Avenue<br />
MUST-DOS: AVENUES<br />
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EAST AND TURKEY<br />
REPRESENTATIVE<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> becomes a completely<br />
different city dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan.<br />
ILLUMINATED TO CELEBRATE<br />
ISLAM’S HOLY MONTH, THE<br />
CITY LOOKS ABLAZE AND MORE<br />
DIVINE THAN EVER. When this city<br />
is adorned with r<strong>in</strong>gs of light on every<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle m<strong>in</strong>aret, it is one of the most<br />
beautiful spectacles <strong>in</strong> the world. The<br />
possibility that the twenty-seventh eve<br />
of Ramadan could really be Laylat al-<br />
Qadr makes it even more beautiful.<br />
Nişantaşı<br />
İstiklal<br />
Avenue
MUST-DOS: MALLS<br />
SHOPPING CENTERS IN<br />
İSTANBUL<br />
İst<strong>in</strong>ye Park Mall<br />
Present<strong>in</strong>g cool environments and rich options that cater<br />
to many needs, shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers are popular places <strong>in</strong> the<br />
summertime. With the many shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers <strong>in</strong> it, <strong>İstanbul</strong><br />
has been a renowned shopp<strong>in</strong>g dest<strong>in</strong>ation as of late. In some<br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers, you will ve entranced by illum<strong>in</strong>ated shop<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dows from global brands, and <strong>in</strong> others you will be forced<br />
to make a decision from among hundreds. You are certa<strong>in</strong> to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d someth<strong>in</strong>g pleasant <strong>in</strong> all of them.<br />
Nautilus Mall<br />
Kanyon Mall<br />
Among the city’s shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers on the Anatolian side are Kozzy<br />
(which was named Europe’s best shopp<strong>in</strong>g center <strong>in</strong> 2011), Palladium,<br />
Meydan, Buyaka, ViaPort, Capitol, Optimum, and Nautilus.<br />
On the European side, on the other hand, are such world-famous<br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers as Cevahir, Kanyon, İst<strong>in</strong>ye Park, City’s, Akmerkez,<br />
Forum <strong>İstanbul</strong>, and Torium.<br />
Metrocity Mall
A COLORFUL<br />
<strong>RAMADAN</strong><br />
MUST-DOS: ACTIVITIES<br />
Ramadan events <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong> are centered on the Historic<br />
Pen<strong>in</strong>sula. There are various concerts and art events as well<br />
as d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g opportunities until the meal before dawn.<br />
Different k<strong>in</strong>ds of books <strong>in</strong> Arabic and English can be found<br />
at the book fair be<strong>in</strong>g held <strong>in</strong> the courtyard of the Blue<br />
Mosque.<br />
Beyazıt Square comes alive with concerts, exhibitions<br />
worthy of the Ramadan spirit, and Koran chants by the<br />
most famous hafiz from around the globe.<br />
One of the most important locations for Ramadan events<br />
is Feshane <strong>in</strong> Eyüp. Feshane delights visitors with local<br />
products, street d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, candy sellers, a theme park, and a<br />
household goods fair.<br />
People assemble to break the fast together <strong>in</strong> the large iftar<br />
tents set up <strong>in</strong> almost all major squares around <strong>İstanbul</strong>.<br />
Most shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers hold various events throughout<br />
Ramadan to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> with the excitement of this holy month..<br />
HABIB TOUMI<br />
BUREAU CHIEF FOR<br />
BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, AND<br />
SAUDI ARABIA GULF NEWS<br />
When it comes to the few cities genu<strong>in</strong>ely suit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the spirit of Ramadan, <strong>İstanbul</strong> stands out as the<br />
most appeal<strong>in</strong>g comb<strong>in</strong>ation of faith, spirituality,<br />
cul<strong>in</strong>ary traditions, shopp<strong>in</strong>g, and weather. A TRIP<br />
TO İSTANBUL IS THE BEST <strong>RAMADAN</strong> GIFT<br />
OF ALL AND NO WRAPPING IS NEEDED.<br />
Travell<strong>in</strong>g so often to <strong>İstanbul</strong>, I have discovered that<br />
Ramadan is the best time to visit this city, which has<br />
always attracted commerce but earned its last<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fame with religion. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the sacred month, the<br />
queen of the Orient, embellished with its magic<br />
parade of slender m<strong>in</strong>arets, shows off its age-old<br />
mélange of dedicated energy by day, gracious<br />
hospitality for iftar, religious devotion <strong>in</strong> the early<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g, and great enterta<strong>in</strong>ment for the whole<br />
family follow<strong>in</strong>g the last prayers.
MUST-DOS: DINING
BREAKING THE<br />
FAST IN İSTANBUL<br />
Iftar—the break<strong>in</strong>g of the fast—is truly someth<strong>in</strong>g else<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>. Iftar <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong> is shar<strong>in</strong>g. It is joy; it is one of<br />
the loveliest ways to give thanks. Great tables are set up<br />
and a vast array of delicious foods is eaten with merry<br />
conversation. Home to various cultures for millennia,<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> offers almost unlimited options for iftar.<br />
One of the most popular cuis<strong>in</strong>es dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan is<br />
Ottoman cuis<strong>in</strong>e. Based on hundreds of years of culture,<br />
this cuis<strong>in</strong>e is noted especially for its olive oil-based<br />
dishes served cold, meat dishes, and desserts. Hünkar<br />
beğendi—“Sultan’s delight,” lamb stew served on a bed of<br />
eggplant puree, tandoori-cooked meat, dolmas and baklava<br />
are the first options to come to m<strong>in</strong>d. Kebabs, too, are<br />
delicious—a feast rang<strong>in</strong>g from döner to shish kebab and<br />
lamb to chicken awaits you.<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> is a hub of world cuis<strong>in</strong>es, too. In addition to the<br />
balanced, light delicacies of the French and Italian cuis<strong>in</strong>es,<br />
exotic options from East Asian cuis<strong>in</strong>e and the fantastic<br />
flavors of Middle Eastern cuis<strong>in</strong>e await you with hundreds<br />
of options.<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong>’s flavor parade cont<strong>in</strong>ues from iftar until the<br />
start of the next fast. Enlivened with shows, festivals,<br />
and celebrations, <strong>İstanbul</strong>’s streets give you the option<br />
to cont<strong>in</strong>ue your feast with such delicacies as streetside<br />
snacks to regional favorites from all over Turkey.<br />
<strong>İstanbul</strong> becomes a true capital of flavor dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan.<br />
You’ll hardly be able to get enough of <strong>İstanbul</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g iftar!
With cafes that offer traditional<br />
delicacies <strong>in</strong> the open air after iftar,<br />
the neighborhood of Tophane is very<br />
popular <strong>in</strong> <strong>İstanbul</strong>.<br />
Many venues can get quite full<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g Ramadan—reservations<br />
are recommended. Some venues<br />
offer only a set menu, so if you<br />
prefer d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a la carte, be sure to<br />
ask beforehand. Don’t overdo your<br />
meal: first, quell your huger with<br />
some soup, take a small break, and<br />
consume the rest of the dishes <strong>in</strong><br />
small portions. F<strong>in</strong>d out whether<br />
or not there is a special dish for<br />
Ramadan at the place you’re go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
so you can be sure not to miss it.<br />
Lastly, a tip isn’t generally <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
<strong>in</strong> the bill, but it is customary to leave<br />
one of about 10 to 15 percent.<br />
JUST FOR <strong>RAMADAN</strong><br />
Ramadan has its own delicacies,<br />
too. Many savory and sweet options<br />
that are not available dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
rest of the year appear on tables<br />
as a symbol of the abundance of<br />
this month, like the dessert güllaç,<br />
which is both light and <strong>in</strong>credibly<br />
delicious. Warm Ramadan pita bread,<br />
traditional sherbets, and big cups of<br />
<strong>Turkish</strong> coffee are also among the<br />
great delicacies you should try.<br />
WHAT TO EAT & WHERE<br />
KEBAB: Aksaray, Beyoğlu, Samatya<br />
OTTOMAN CUISINE: Beyoğlu,<br />
Historic Pen<strong>in</strong>sula, Üsküdar<br />
SEAFOOD: Bosphorus shorel<strong>in</strong>e,<br />
Karaköy<br />
WORLD CUISINE: Hotels,<br />
Nişantaşı, Bağdat Ave., shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
centers
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